Chennai weather forecast for IPL 2026: Chances of rain, latest updates ahead of CSK vs LSG at MA Chidambaram Stadium

Chennai Super Kings will attempt to extend their winning streak against a struggling Lucknow Super Giants when they lock horns in an exciting duel this Sunday afternoon at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

A win at home against LSG will take CSK to the fifth position and keep them firmly in the race for the playoff spot.

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LSG, on the other hand, will be eliminated from the league stage if they lose one more game in the ongoing IPL 2026 season.

Here, The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday, the likelihood of rain affecting the match, and what happens if the match does not proceed as planned.

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Chennai's latest weather forecast for the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 match

There are chances of rain in Chennai on Sunday afternoon; however, as evening approaches, the chances of rainfall considerably decrease.

There is approximately a 20% chance of rain in the afternoon when the match starts. So there remains a moderate risk of rain at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium during the CSK vs LSG clash.

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Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and the probability of rainfall in Chennai on Sunday.

• 3:00 PM: 32°C (20% chance of rain)
• 4:00 PM: 32°C (20% chance of rain)
• 5:00 PM: 31°C (20% chance of rain)
• 6:00 PM: 31°C (14% chance of rain)
• 7:00 PM: 31°C (1% chance of rain)
• 8:00 PM: 30°C (1% chance of rain)

Chances of rain interrupting play in Chennai:

As per forecasts, there is a low possibility of rain interrupting play in Chennai on Sunday.

Weather forecast in Chennai: What happens if the CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 match is stopped by rain?

If rain affects the Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match in Chennai, it might be delayed or shortened.

The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match. A minimum of 5 overs per team is required for results.